APP Reviews

Pocket Points is a new mobile app that gives students rewards for not usng their phones during class. All you need to do is open the app on campus, lock your phone, and let the points starting rolling in. You can then use the points you’ve collected at local and online businesses for exclusive student discounts, coupons or gifts. Watch for special offers like promo codes and 2X Tuesday, where you can earn double the points. Browse from hundreds of discounts to spend your Pocket Points on, such as Aggieland Outfitters, Sperry, and Fuego. Download the app and start earning points today.

Hooked

FREE

By Hannah Hardwick

Hooked helps you save money while making your meal decisions quick and easy. The main feature of this app is the “Hooks,” which are the location-based, exclusive deals that are happening right around you, right now. Whether you’re looking to grab a coffee on the way to class or a place to stop by on your lunch break, then Hooked is the perfect app for you. To use Hooked just open the App, scroll till you find the deal you like, then bring your phone to show at the register, and tap “USE IT NOW.” Then show the cashier that “You Got Hooked” and the deal is yours. All Hooked deals are short-term, usually lasting 1-5 hours, so the app is continually refreshing new Hooks every day. Download the Hooked app and start saving on your meals.

Perfect Square!

FREE

By Hannah Hardwick

Prepare yourself for hours of addicting fun. Perfect Square! is the new game that challenges you to fit the square onto the platform so that it is perfectly aligned. Tap it to make it larger and release to let it fall. Sounds easy, but this one touch game will take precision and timing to master. Challenge your friends and climb your way up to the top of the leaderboard. This game features two difficulty modes – Easy and Normal – as well as 3D Touch which allows you to start a game as a Singer Player, Multiplayer, or Apple TV game directly from the icon. Sync your progress to iCloud and continue your games from any iOS device.